Breast reduction NHS

Aibu to speak to my doctor and ask about getting a reduction on NHS? Its not for cosmetic reasons, i'm a 34HH/J struggle to exercise, run about with my toddler, the back/neck/shoulder pain is terrible and I am getting rashes underneath my boobs constantly. 😥 TIA (thanks in advance)

Comments (42)

I don’t thing you are being unreasonable. If you are genuinely in pain and it’s making your life difficult then definitely go and see your gp about being referred to a breast surgeon. They have strict guidelines about whether they’ll do it or not (where I live anyway) but you should speak to someone if that’s what you need.

Ynbu to ask, but unless you have been constantly going with back pain and rashes, you may be met with a no at first. Keep trying.
In the mean time, some companies will allow you to pay little by little and then get the surgery once you have reached the amount, or travel abroad, for much less.

I had englargment surgery done in turkey for a fraction of the uk cost, and better service then the two englarments I had in the uk.

I think it depends on your weight/BMI overall. If you are overweight/obese I think you should look to get healthy weight first and see if that helps. If you are already healthy weight then yes definitely you should ask. You shouldn’t have to live with Pa͏i͏n if there is a way to help

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